The Top 14 contestants are split into 2 teams to compete in a fine-dining challenge to cook 39 dishes for a group of very discerning judges. Contestants are surprised when the diners are revealed, forcing them to scramble and alter their dishes to accommodate the guests. Ultimately the winning team's recipe will be printed in Family Circle Magazine. The losing team competes in a cupcake pressure test with special guest Christina Tosi. The judges then decide who stays and who is sent home.

Masterchef (US) Season 9 Episodes...

• s09e01 - The Judges Do Battle (1)
• s09e02 - The Judges Do Battle (2)
• s09e03 - The Judges Do Battle (3)
• s09e04 - Home State Heroes
• s09e05 - Gordon Ramsay Masterclass
• s09e06 - Trouble Brewing
• s09e07 - World Cup Dishes
• s09e08 - A Gordon Ramsay Wedding
• s09e09 - The Big Not Easy
• s09e10 - Rise or Fall
• s09e11 - The Kids are Alright
• s09e12 - Frying Tonight
• s09e13 - Just for the Halibut
• s09e14 - Sky's the Limit
• s09e15 - Tag Team
• s09e16 - American Heroes
• s09e17 - Waste Not Want Not
• s09e18 - Restaurant Takeover
• s09e19 - Cooking With Heart
• s09e20 - Battle of the Beef
• s09e21 - The Semi Final
• s09e22 - Season Finale (1)
• s09e23 - Season Finale (2)

Masterchef (US) Show Summary

MasterChef is based on the British BBC series MasterChef. The competition takes place in the MasterChef soundstage located in Los Angeles, CA which includes a large kitchen area with several cooking stations which is overlooked by a balcony, a well-stocked pantry, a freezer/fridge area and a fine-dining restaurant/seating dining area room used for certain challenges.

"MasterChef" is a show that celebrates great people who make great food. The show will give contestants the opportunity to develop their cooking skills while being encouraged, mentored and celebrated by the industry's best!